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Yukari Sakamoto is the author of Food Sake Tokyo and offers guided tours to markets in Tokyo. She is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, a sommelier, and a shochu advisor. As sakura season ...

With hundreds of inches of snowfall, gorgeous mountain views, and delicious food, these winter wonderlands pack a punch.

Add in standout sake and Wagyu programs, clever bites like foie gras PB&J milk bread, and rotating menu of delicate kakigori shaved ice (also imported from Japan) for dessert, and you’ve got one of ...

Ultra-sharp and precise, the best Japanese knives are known for their premium craftsmanship. Compared to their Western or German-style counterparts, Japanese blades are lighter, thinner and harder, ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultramodern present. And while its ...